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D Bm
Ah no one ever left alive in 1985 will ever do
D
She may be right, she may be fine
Bm
She may get love but she won't get mine 'cos I got you
G
Oh oh oh I
Bm
Oh oh oh I
 
Well I just can't get enough of that sweet stuff
Em Bm
My little lady gets behind
 
Ah, my mama said the time will come
When I will find myself in love with you
I didn't think, I never dreamed
That I would be around to see it all come true
Oh oh oh I
Oh oh oh I
Well I just can't get enough of that sweet stuff
Em Bm
My little lady gets behind
 
INTERLUDE: Gmaj7 F#7 Bm Cm G
 
Ah no one ever left alive in 1985 will ever do
She may be right, she may be fine
She may get love but she won't get mine 'cos I got you
Oh oh oh I
Oh oh oh I
Well I just can't get enough of that sweet stuff
My little lady gets behind
 
END: Bm Cm Bm Cm
 
C
Band on the run
The band on the run
Band on the run, yeah
The band on the run

How to play 1985

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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